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Analytics
Lubricant expenditure represents only about 5% of a mine's maintenance costs — yet a single upgrade, such as switching transmission fluid from mineral to synthetic, can cut fuel consumption by up to…
Analytics
Water is no longer only an environmental or permitting issue in Central Asia — it is becoming a project risk, a financing issue, and, when managed well, a source of competitive advantage.
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A production target can never justify an unmanaged catastrophic risk — tailings dam failure is not just a neighbor's problem; it can happen to us.
Analytics
Dr. Kantarcıoğlu highlights the growing interconnection between nuclear technology and mining, advocating for Turkey's strategic role in critical minerals supply chains and energy security.
Industry News
Tungsten prices surged 310% in 2026, revealing a looming supply crisis as demand outpaces projected mine capacity outside China, despite new projects underway.
Industry News
Geghamyan discusses Armenia's strategic shift in mining, highlighting new US partnerships and the country's ambitions to enhance its role in global supply chains.
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EIT RawMaterials proposes a strategic model for the new European Critical Raw Materials Centre, aiming to transform raw materials policy into industrial capability through a practical delivery framework.
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China currently dominates global critical minerals processing, controlling the vast majority of the market. Başlar argues that if his proposed strategy is implemented, Turkey is the country best positioned to erode that…
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The U.S. government announces a $500 million investment to enhance domestic lithium and cobalt processing, reflecting a strategic shift in industrial policy to secure critical materials.
Industry News
Aramin launches Aramak, a new entity focused on innovative underground mining equipment, aiming to revolutionise the sector with battery-powered and autonomous machines.